Henry Alcantara won’t recant flood control statements — lawyerMANILA, Philippines (Updated 4:00 p.m.) — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer Henry Alcantara said he will stand by his earlier statements on the anomalous flood control projects. Lawyer Emil Karlo Joven, legal counsel for Alcantara, in a statement denied claims that Alcantara had recanted testimonies previously given before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. Alcantara is not recanting his prior statements,” he added. Alcantara arrived at the Department of Justice on Tuesday, January 13, for the continuation of the preliminary investigation on the flood control projects in Bulacan. However, when asked if he would recant his statement, he did not answer.

Source: Philippine Star January 13, 2026 06:35 UTC